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Preparation and analytical applications of a propylenediaminetetraacetic acid resin

Journal Article · · Anal. Chem.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ac50011a023· OSTI ID:7323622

A new chelating resin has been synthesized that contains a propylenediaminetetraacetic acid functional group which is attached to a carboxylic acid divinylbenzene resin via an esterification reaction. The new resin retains polyvalent metal cations at pH 3 or higher. It retains copper(II), uranium(VI), thorium(IV), and zirconium(IV) from more acidic solutions. A scheme is given for clean, rapid chromatographic separation of the last three elements from each other. The resin is also able to retain quantitatively a number of trace elements from simulated seawater.

Research Organization:
Ames Lab., IA
OSTI ID:
7323622
Journal Information:
Anal. Chem.; (United States), Journal Name: Anal. Chem.; (United States) Vol. 49:3; ISSN ANCHA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English